Jason is considering to purchase a new machine to make plastic silverware.the machine produces 1000 pieces of silverware in two hours. one box contains 50 pieces silverware and sells for $3.00.if the machine cost $9000 and runs for 24 hours a day.How many days will it take the machine to make enough silverware to pay for itself?

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1000pc/2hr * 24hr/day * 1box/50pc * $3/box * x days = $9000

Now just solve for x

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Jason is considering to purchase a new machine to make plastic silverware.the machine produces 1000 pieces of silverware in two hours. one box contains 50 pieces silverware and sells for $3.00.if the machine cost $9000 and runs for 24 hours a day.How many days will it take the machine to make enough silverware to pay for itself?

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1000pc/2hr * 24hr/day * 1box/50pc * $3/box * x days = $9000

Now just solve for x

12.5

Steve · Answer

1000pc/2hr * 24hr/day * 1box/50pc * $3/box * x days = $9000 Now just solve for x

ABC · Answer

12.5